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Self-hosted alternatives to Ema

The Ema listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 28 of the 178 other AI agents in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Ema's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

28 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Ema

  1. Sema4.ai

    Governed workspace for enterprise agents, projects and workflows

    • Sema4.ai is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Ema also covers chat assistant and no-code.
    Sema4.ai vs EmaSema4.ai pricing and details

  2. Lyzr

    Enterprise agent platform with a free builder and custom plans

    • Lyzr has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Lyzr is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Ema also covers chat assistant.
    Lyzr pricing and details

  3. OpenClaw

    Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat

    • OpenClaw has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • OpenClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Ema also covers no-code.
    OpenClaw pricing and details

  4. MindStudio

    No-code builder for AI agents, with 200+ models billed at cost

    • MindStudio has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindStudio lists a browser extension.
    • MindStudio is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MindStudio also covers templates and app builder.
    MindStudio pricing and details

  5. Hermes Agent

    Open-source AI agent with persistent memory and a messaging gateway

    • Hermes Agent has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hermes Agent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Hermes Agent is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Ema also covers no-code.
    Hermes Agent pricing and details

  6. Dify

    Open-source platform for building AI agents and agentic workflows

    • Dify has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dify is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Ema also covers chat assistant.
    Dify pricing and details

  7. NanoClaw

    Open-source personal AI agent that runs in containers you host

    • NanoClaw has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NanoClaw lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Ema lists a web app.
    • NanoClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NanoClaw pricing and details

  8. Vellum

    Personal AI assistant with long-term memory that acts across apps

    • Vellum has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vellum lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
    • Vellum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Vellum pricing and details

  9. Agenta

    Open-source workspace for building team AI agents and automations

    • Agenta has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Agenta is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Agenta also covers templates.
    • Ema also covers chat assistant.
    Agenta pricing and details

  10. Mastra

    TypeScript framework for building and running AI agents

    • Mastra has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mastra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Ema also covers chat assistant and no-code.
    Mastra pricing and details

  11. Kindo

    Control center for governing and metering enterprise AI agents

    • Kindo is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Ema also covers chat assistant and no-code.
    Kindo pricing and details

  12. Rasa

    Platform for building and running conversational AI agents

    • Rasa has a free plan. Ema does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Rasa is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Rasa also covers AI support agent and chatbots.
    • Ema also covers chat assistant.
    Rasa pricing and details

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Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Ema?

Yes. Sema4.ai, Lyzr, OpenClaw, MindStudio, Hermes Agent, Dify, NanoClaw, Vellum and 20 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Ema be self-hosted?

The Ema listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these AI agents are free?

Lyzr, OpenClaw, MindStudio, Hermes Agent, Dify, NanoClaw, Vellum, Agenta and 17 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Ema: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.